Images and recipe updated 2021. I listened to your feedback and adjusted the recipe so the bars don’t turn out too dry.
Peanut Butter Bars are a sweet, chewy oat slice with a smooth peanut butter layer and a peanut butter chocolate ganache on top.
A crunchy, chewy oat base, a creamy peanut butter layer and a glossy peanut butter-chocolate topping — these bars are the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers.
If you’ve followed this blog for a while you know I love anything peanut butter and chocolate. I’ve shared recipes like Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake, Flourless Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies and Peanut Butter Fudge Rocky Road — and these bars are another simple favourite.
This recipe goes back to basics: a straightforward tray bake made with everyday ingredients. It works perfectly as a snack, a dessert, or a quick something to offer guests — especially during the holidays.
Use smooth peanut butter for the best texture — crunchy versions tend to make the bars dry and crumbly. I prefer all-natural peanut butter for its flavour and less sweetness, but regular peanut butter works well too.
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Peanut Butter Bars
15 minutes
20 minutes
35 minutes
24 Pieces
253kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup Butter (150g)
- 1 and ¼ Cups Peanut Butter (312g)
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar (180g)
- ¼ Cup Sugar (50g)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (180g)
- 1 and ¼ Cups All Purpose Flour (150g)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
Chocolate Ganache;
- ⅓ Cup Peanut Butter (90g)
- 1 Cup Dark Chocolate (180g)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 9″ (23cm) baking pan with baking paper and set aside.
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Cream together the butter, brown sugar and sugar until smooth.
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Beat in the eggs, vanilla and ¾ of the peanut butter. Mix until combined.
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Stir in the oats, flour and baking soda until evenly mixed.
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Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15–20 minutes. The centre may look slightly underdone — it will firm up as it cools.
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While the tray is still warm, spread the remaining ¼ cup (≈90g) of peanut butter over the surface.
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Allow the base to cool while you make the chocolate ganache.
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Melt the peanut butter and dark chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Pour over the cooled bars and spread evenly.
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Let the topping set slightly, then slice into 24 pieces and serve.
Nutrition
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Calories: 253kcal
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Carbohydrates: 27g
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Protein: 6g
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Fat: 14g
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Sugar: 14g
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